Flutter — synonyms, definition

1. flutter (Noun) Brit, informal

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flutter (Noun) — The act of moving back and forth.

flutter (Noun) — Abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block.

flutter (Noun) — A disorderly outburst or tumult.

flutter (Noun) — The motion made by flapping up and down.

flutter (Noun) — An act of gambling.

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2. flutter (Verb) Brit, informal

Flitter alternate bat batter beat billow blink blow buffet dart drive flail flap fleet flicker fling flit float fluctuate fly • • •

flutter (Verb) — Move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart. ex. "The hummingbird fluttered among the branches"

flutter (Verb) — Move back and forth very rapidly. ex. "the candle fluttered"

flutter (Verb) — Flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements. ex. "The seagulls fluttered overhead"

flutter (Verb) — Beat rapidly. ex. "His heart fluttered"

flutter (Verb) — Wink briefly. ex. "flutter one's eyelids"

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